Karim Benzema refuses to talk about Kylian Mbappe’s shocking snub of Real Madrid but insists ‘I am not angry’ – despite his cryptic Tupac Shakur post suggesting it was a betrayal to stay at PSG
- Karim Benzema’s Tupac post implied Kylian Mbappe had betrayed Real Madrid
- But Benzema is now insisting that he is ‘not angry’ about Mbappe’s decision
- He described the saga as a ‘little thing’ compared to the Champions League final
- Mbappe made a shock U-turn to snub Real Madrid in favour of PSG on Saturday
- Benzema is keen just to focus on the huge match against Liverpool this weekend
Karim Benzema was in no mood to talk about Kylian Mbappe after his compatriot snubbed Real Madrid in favour of PSG on Saturday.
Before signing his new three-year deal worth in the region of £650,000 per week, Mbappe entered advanced talks with the Spanish giants and long flirted with a move away from PSG.
But in a shock U-turn, the three-time Ligue 1 Player of the Year chose to remain in his hometown and reject Real Madrid, despite them reportedly matching PSG’s mouth-watering offer.
Karim Benzema did not want to talk about the Kylian Mbappe saga despite a social media post
The compatriots were close to becoming clubmates until Mbappe snubbed a move to Madrid
Benzema hinted that Mbappe’s decision was a betrayal earlier this week when he posted a cryptic Tupac Shakur reference on Instagram.
However, he has now described the Mbappe transfer saga as a ‘little thing’ in comparison to Real Madrid’s crucial Champions League final against Liverpool this weekend.
When questioned about his international team-mate in an interview with Movistar, Benzema replied: ‘Mbappe? I would say that [Real Madrid] are going to play the Champions League final, and this is not the moment to talk about these little things.
The Frenchman has been in scintillating form this season scoring 44 goals in all competitions
‘No, I prefer not to talk. I am not angry.
‘I am focused on the Champions League final. It’s more important to do this than listen to other things.’
Benzema may be determined to remain tight-lipped on Mbappe and PSG, but La Liga has taken the opposite approach, issuing a damning statement this week to UEFA to scorn the 23-year-old’s decision.
Mbappe’s new three-year deal at PSG is reportedly worth £34m per year
The governing body claimed that, by offering Mbappe the staggering £34m-a-year deal, the French giants now ‘threaten the economic sustainability of European football’.
It’s no surprise Benzema would rather focus on football, however, following his fruitful 44-goal season in all competitions.
The Frenchman has bagged 15 Champions League goals for Real Madrid on the road to the final, scoring 10 in the knockout stages alone.
